Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-02-17
CLOSING OF MAILS.
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Lent commences a week from to-day.
Each of the city churches had services or
Sunday last.
Judge Emerson is attending court in
Pennington this week.
We are happy to state that the work of re-
pairing our streets has commenced.
II "Mickidoo'' will furnish us with his
name his communication will be honored.
Hon. j. Perry Johnson has our thanks for
copy of the State Auditors report for 1886
and 1885.
Misses Ada and Mamie and Master Harry
Byers received the rite of baptism during
the services at the Episcopal church Thurs
day night. &c.
The city authorities are making arrange
ments to build rock culvert across main
street where that thoroughfare is intersect-
ed by Dent.
The post office held the attractions Mon
day-St. Valentines Day-and the increased
demand for one-cent stamps was as notice
able as on former 14ths of February.
A powerful effort has been made within
the past two weeks to organize dramatic
club in our city. What success has been
met with we are not yet ready to state.
The Supreme Court has reversed and re-
manded the case of State VS.. C.A.Downs, ap-
pealed from this county. The decision was
rendered by Judge Black and handed down
Monday.
One of the most enjoyable social dances
eyer given in the Valley was had at the
Academy of Music on Wednesday night of
last week. Some twenty couples were in
attendance.
The furnace at Pilot Knob, under the
management of Mr.. Watson and his assist
ants, is giving entire satisfaction and is daily
turning oul some thirty-fve tons of first
class pig iron.
We acknowledgathe receipt of compli-
mentary ticket to the Grand Ball tJ be given
at the skating rink IN Bismarck, on Thurs
day 18th inst. A first-class time is promised
to all who attend.
Sim. Buchanan Is still turning out fine
work at the reduced rate, which will last
until March LIST - barely two weeks yet.
Hurry up! You will not soon have another
such opportunity.
The case of Scovile VS.. st. L. 1. NJ. &. S.
Ry., for over-charge on freight, came up in
the Circuit Court of st. Louis Monday and
was decided in favor of plaintiff, who secur-
ed Judgment of about $3.50.
After an absence of several daysin De Soto
Jno. Clare returned to the Valley Sunday
night with brand new pusher-the work
of his own hands, we suppose, which ac-
counts for the prolongation Of his stay.
The following prisoners are now confined
in the Jail at this place: Marion Strickland,
charged with bigamy; John Nelley, burg
larv and larceny; Jack Pericke, burglary
and lareency; John Sales, deadly assault.
MANY of our people will regret to learn of
the critical condition of Rev. Or. FoS' at
present located in Omaha. Unless marked
Improvement takes place it is said the rev.
e1end gentleman will hardly survive until
spring.
The little folks of the town had glorious
good time at the residence Of VIM. A.Fletch-
err. on Saturday evening. The occasion was
In honor of the tenth anniversary Of the
birth of the County Clerks daughter, MISS
Blanche.
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mence the publication of new serial enti-
tied "The Ventures of Tad" This promises
to be a very interesting story, and we are
confident will meet with the approval OF our
readers. Read it.
Asa rule. residents keep their sidewalks
in good order, while the places In front OF
lots owned by non-residents are nc Tunes
well-nigh impossible. Why doesn't tne
street committee see that this matter is made
more equitable, as it were!
The NJ. E. Church will give Concert Fes-
tiyal, Monday or Tuesday evening Oh heA'
week. This will be the last fes'l wal TOT inns
Conference year. The proceeds VIII De ior
the pastor, whose pastoral term closes ISL Vi
March. Bills giving particulars viii De post
ed last of this week.
Tn another column our young friend, ~"
,rduIees i'm a lot Of rash assertions aheh'
estates Rights" He is also not exactiy
,Iaasad with the Administration, ana thihhs
The country is going TO the ''demnition bow
,vousu As he grows older he will ma the
country stands lots of running.
For two weeks we have failed In an I'D
nortaut instance in our duty as chronic CT Vi
-,rrences in the Valley. We aiiude 10 Tue
oec, and Mrs. Thos. Beard, OF lrontoh'
olrtn TO M. Even at this late day, we
hone .Tomn will accept G, ' raa,,h
All the parties are in excellent L. -.
The suit brought by the administrator =.
the ,ustigation and on the affidavit OF ons %
the heirs of Chas. Heinrichs, deceaseu'
AGAINST his widow, charging her with secret
ing money belonging to the estate was ae
c;dad in favor of the defendant by jury Oh
twelve in the Probate Court on Saturday last
after a trial lasting two days.
In the course of prohibition lecture ~
the Baptist church on Monday nign.' we are
informed that Rev. A. c. Grain, OF 81. LOUIS
.,t.cked our representative, Hon. w. i.
Crocker. on account of the stand he mas tax
an on the submission question. we are
satisfied that II Mr.. Cram, in case ne becomes
oastor IN charge here, makes as good
,,reaeber rs Mr.. Croker is satisfactory 10
his constituents as a representative, he Will
do we'll. and his parishioners will have cause